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Unit 3 of Poorvi celebrates imagination, invention and the wonder of discovery. The opening prose, 'My Brother's Great Invention', is narrated by fourteen-year-old Anita, whose younger brother Anand is a self-styled inventor forever building gadgets. One of his contraptions, a 'burglar alarm', misfires and drenches their father, sparking a family uproar; later Anand shuts himself away to build what he calls a time machine. When a real intruder breaks in one night and mysteriously vanishes near the device, Anand is convinced his machine sent the burglar into the past, leaving the question playfully unresolved. The unit's poem, 'Paper Boats' by Rabindranath Tagore, captures a child's imagination as he floats paper boats down a stream, writing his name and village on each, loading them with dawn flowers, and dreaming that fairies of sleep sail them under the midnight stars. The third reading, 'North, South, East, West' by C.G. Salamander, is a travel diary of dated letters in which a curious girl named Shaana journeys across India with her parents, marvelling at deserts, lakes, beaches and the mangrove wetlands of the Sundarbans while noticing worrying signs of climate change. Together the readings honour childhood curiosity, the inventive spirit, and the dreams that drive both science and exploration.
1 Anita tells how Anand makes a burglar alarm, but it soaks Papa when he opens the door softly. 2 After watching a film on time travel, Anand builds a time machine and keeps everyone disturbed and worried. 3 Papa refuses to test the machine, and Ma makes Anand promise not to touch it while the parents are away. 4 At night, Anita hears noises, wakes Anand, and the thief Boppa breaks into the house and locks them inside. 5 Anand sends Boppa into his own room, where a crash and strange sounds begin after the time machine starts. 6 Neighbours rescue the children, but Boppa vanishes, leaving only his green scarf near the humming machine. A Anand The young aspiring inventor in 'My Brother's Great Invention' whose gadgets, including a burglar alarm and a 'time machine', drive the story.
A Anita The fourteen-year-old narrator and Anand's elder sister, who observes his inventing with humour and affection.
O Onomatopoeia A device taught in this unit — words that imitate sounds (such as banging or clattering), used to bring the inventions to life.
P Paper boats (symbol) In Tagore's poem, the boats symbolise a child's hopes, imagination and longing to reach the wider world.
S Shaana The curious young letter-writer in 'North, South, East, West' who travels across India and records its diversity and changing climate.
E Epistolary form A narrative told through dated letters or diary entries, used in 'North, South, East, West' to follow Shaana's journey.
racket
a loud and disturbing noise
scowling
having an angry frowning expression
rigged up
assembled something temporarily
tinkering
experimenting or fiddling
dynamos
electric generator
stealthily
quietly so one is not heard
frantic
hurried and disorganised
crestfallen look
sad and disappointed appearance
ruffianly
rough or violent looking
cudgel
a short thick stick weapon
intruders
people entering without permission
Q1 Who narrates 'My Brother's Great Invention' and who is the inventor? Answer Q2 How did Anand's father become the target of the burglar alarm? Answer Q3 What did Anand believe his time machine had done? Answer Q4 Why does the child in 'Paper Boats' write his name and village on the boats? Answer Q5 How does 'Paper Boats' blend imagination and reality? Answer Q6 What form is 'North, South, East, West' written in? Answer Q7 What does Shaana learn about the Sundarbans? Answer Q8 Which observations by Shaana point to climate change? Answer Q9 What quality links Anand, the child in 'Paper Boats' and Shaana? Answer Q10 What is the main theme of Unit 3, 'Dreams and Discoveries'? Answer Q1 I Work in pairs and guess the invention. 1. I am a concept invented by ancient Indian mathematicians. I add value to numbers. Without me, calculations in the modern digital world would be impossible. Who am I? Answer Q2 I Work in pairs and guess the invention. 2. I am an ancient Indian practice, now popular globally. I focus on physical and mental well-being. What am I? Answer Q3 II Discuss in groups of four what you think the world today would have been like without inventions and discoveries. Answer Q4 III Fill the grid given below with missing letters to complete the words. These words display qualities of an inventor. Row 1: C R _ A T _ V _ T _ Answer Q5 III Fill the grid given below with missing letters to complete the words. These words display qualities of an inventor. Row 2: C U _ _ _ I T Y Answer Q6 III Fill the grid given below with missing letters to complete the words. These words display qualities of an inventor. Row 3: R I _ _ - T _ K _ N G Answer Q7 III Fill the grid given below with missing letters to complete the words. These words display qualities of an inventor. Row 4: D E T E _ _ I N A T I _ _ Answer Q8 III Fill the grid given below with missing letters to complete the words. These words display qualities of an inventor. Row 5: I _ _ G I _ A _ I O N Answer Q1 I Complete the cause-and-effect table given below. 1. Anand set up his burglar alarm and rigged it to work when the door was opened softly. Effect: ? Answer Q2 I Complete the cause-and-effect table given below. 2. Cause: ? Anita was able to avoid any responsibility as Anand faced the consequences alone. Answer Q3 I Complete the cause-and-effect table given below. 3. We watched the movie ‘Back to the Future’. Effect: Anand: ? Answer Q4 I Complete the cause-and-effect table given below. 4. Papa firmly said ‘NO’ to trying out the time machine. Effect: ? Answer Q5 II Do you think Anand was able to keep his promise regarding the time machine? If yes, why? If no, why not? Answer Q1 Arrange the following events in the correct order of occurrence. 1. The door swings open, and they see Boppa, standing there with an evil grin. Answer Q2 Arrange the following events in the correct order of occurrence. 2. Boppa is nowhere to be found, but his green scarf is lying near the time machine. Answer Q3 Arrange the following events in the correct order of occurrence. 3. Mrs. Sharma, her husband, and Dr. Mohan unlock the door and enter the house to help the children. Answer Q4 Arrange the following events in the correct order of occurrence. 4. Anita wakes Anand up, informing him that someone is trying to get into the house. Answer Q5 Arrange the following events in the correct order of occurrence. 5. Anand misleads Boppa into entering his room instead of his father’s room. Answer Q1 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 1. Before beginning this story, let me put you in the picture... (i) Complete the following sentence suitably by choosing the correct option from those given in the brackets. When Anita says, “…let me put you in the picture”, she wants to _________ (introduce/summarise) the situation for the benefit of the readers. Answer Q2 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 1. (ii) Anand loves ‘tinkering’ with all sorts of electrical gadgets. This means that he enjoys _________ gadgets. A. dismantling and creating B. labelling or naming C. repairing or improving D. collecting and displaying Answer Q3 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 1. (iii) Which of the following options most suitably describes Anand’s personality? A. methodical and cautious B. creative and experimental C. energetic and hasty D. shy and reserved Answer Q4 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 1. (iv) Based on the extract, compare what Anita thinks of her brother Anand with what he thinks of himself. Answer Q5 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 2. I was about to direct him upstairs, when Anand said quickly, “The one next to this one.” (i) Complete the sentence given below with a suitable reason. Anita was angry with Anand because ____________. Answer Q6 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 2. (ii) Which action of Anand shows his presence of mind? Answer Q7 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 2. (iii) What might be the cause of the strange noises emerging from the next room? A. The intruder moving furniture around B. Anand’s time machine getting activated C. The intruder locating the light switch D. Anand’s invention malfunctioning Answer Q8 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 2. (iv) Which of the following best describes the atmosphere in this extract? A. relaxing B. peaceful C. tense D. sad E. suspenseful F. joyful (a) A, D and E (b) B and F (c) C and E (d) Only D Answer Q9 II Complete the table with the suitable traits of the characters based on evidence from the text. Choose the traits given in the box below. creative curious careful responsible bothersome confident Anand 2. ____________ He loves tinkering with all sorts of electrical gadgets, tools, dynamos, planks of wood, and things like that. And he keeps creating ‘inventions’ that never work out as they are supposed to. Answer Q10 II Complete the table with the suitable traits of the characters based on evidence from the text. Anand 3. ____________ “Nothing will go wrong this time. I’ve planned it out carefully. See the blueprint.” Answer Q11 II Complete the table with the suitable traits of the characters based on evidence from the text. Anita 1. ____________ “We’re old enough to look after ourselves, Ma…” Answer Q12 II Complete the table with the suitable traits of the characters based on evidence from the text. Anita 2. ____________ “But how does the alarm know that a burglar is opening the door?” Answer Q13 II Complete the table with the suitable traits of the characters based on evidence from the text. Anita 3. ____________ “Now clean up this mess before anyone gets home.” Answer Q14 III Answer the following questions. 1. What prompted Anand to create the burglar alarm? Answer Q15 III Answer the following questions. 2. How did Anand’s father become the target of the burglar alarm? Answer Q16 III Answer the following questions. 3. How did Anand’s parents and sister react to his ideas? Answer Q17 III Answer the following questions. 4. How did Anand behave when he was on his ‘inventing binges’? Answer Q18 III Answer the following questions. 5. Why did Mr. Sharma not believe Anand when he spoke about his time machine? Answer Q19 III Answer the following questions. 6. Give an ending to this story, explaining what might have happened to Boppa. Answer Q1 I Read the highlighted word in the following sentence. It’s quite simple. The moment the door opens, this alarm is tripped off and makes a clanging sound. Such sound words are called onomatopoeic words. 1. Read the sound words used in the story in Column 1. Complete Column 2 by matching expressions from the box given below. Column 1 (ii) Humming Column 2 ? Answer Q2 I Read the highlighted word in the following sentence. 1. Read the sound words used in the story in Column 1. Complete Column 2 by matching expressions from the box given below. (iii) Hissed Answer Q3 I Read the highlighted word in the following sentence. 1. Read the sound words used in the story in Column 1. Complete Column 2 by matching expressions from the box given below. (iv) Hammering, sawing, clattering Answer Q4 II Read the highlighted phrase in the following sentence from the text. Well, that was the end of peace and quiet in the house. 1. Match the words in Column 1 with the correct pairs in Column 2 to make binomials. (i) safe and ? Answer Q5 II Read the highlighted phrase in the following sentence from the text. 1. Match the words in Column 1 with the correct pairs in Column 2 to make binomials. (ii) odds and ? Answer Q6 II Read the highlighted phrase in the following sentence from the text. 1. Match the words in Column 1 with the correct pairs in Column 2 to make binomials. (iii) make and ? Answer Q7 II Read the highlighted phrase in the following sentence from the text. 1. Match the words in Column 1 with the correct pairs in Column 2 to make binomials. (iv) pros and ? Answer Q8 II Read the highlighted phrase in the following sentence from the text. 1. Match the words in Column 1 with the correct pairs in Column 2 to make binomials. (v) now and ? Answer Q9 II Read the highlighted phrase in the following sentence from the text. 1. Match the words in Column 1 with the correct pairs in Column 2 to make binomials. (vi) give and ? Answer Q10 II Read the highlighted phrase in the following sentence from the text. 2. Complete the following sentences with suitable binomials from 1. (i) This project will be a ______________ moment for our team’s success. Answer Q11 II Read the highlighted phrase in the following sentence from the text. 2. Complete the following sentences with suitable binomials from 1. (ii) After a long journey, we were relieved to arrive home ______________. Answer Q12 II Read the highlighted phrase in the following sentence from the text. 2. Complete the following sentences with suitable binomials from 1. (iii) Every friendship works well when there is a balance of ______________. Answer Q13 II Read the highlighted phrase in the following sentence from the text. 2. Complete the following sentences with suitable binomials from 1. (iv) She organised all the ______________ in the cupboard, to make space for new clothes. Answer Q14 II Read the highlighted phrase in the following sentence from the text. 2. Complete the following sentences with suitable binomials from 1. (v) Before making a decision, it is important to weigh the ______________ carefully. Answer Q15 II Read the highlighted phrase in the following sentence from the text. 2. Complete the following sentences with suitable binomials from 1. (vi) This is our final chance to perform on stage, it is ______________. Answer Q16 II Read the highlighted phrase in the following sentence from the text. 3. Complete the paragraph by using the phrasal verbs given in the box below. tripped off let up turned out ran out of rigged up It had been raining and we (i) ___________ time to set up for the function, so we quickly (ii) ___________ some decorations using whatever materials we had. Answer Q17 II Read the highlighted phrase in the following sentence from the text. 3. Complete the paragraph by using the phrasal verbs given in the box below. We accidentally (iii) ___________ the fire alarm because of the smoke from the bonfire. Answer Q18 II Read the highlighted phrase in the following sentence from the text. 3. Complete the paragraph by using the phrasal verbs given in the box below. Thankfully, the rain (iv) ___________ just as the guests were arriving, and despite all the chaos, the function (v) ___________ to be a huge success. Answer Q19 III Complete the following sentences by filling in the blanks with suitable idioms from the text given in the box below. leaving the coast clear get on our nerves fell over ourselves frighten me half to death get a shelling 1. Shekhar knew he would _______________________ for breaking his mother’s favourite flower vase. Answer Q20 III Complete the following sentences by filling in the blanks with suitable idioms from the text given in the box below. 2. We _______________________ trying to help the injured dog and get it to the vet as quickly as possible. Answer Q21 III Complete the following sentences by filling in the blanks with suitable idioms from the text given in the box below. 3. Faizy distracted Kanchan, _______________________ for us to get inside the room to prepare the birthday surprise. Answer Q22 III Complete the following sentences by filling in the blanks with suitable idioms from the text given in the box below. 4. The constant power fluctuations during meetings can _______________________. Answer Q23 III Complete the following sentences by filling in the blanks with suitable idioms from the text given in the box below. 5. When I am alone at home, any unexpected loud noise in the night can _______________________. Answer Q24 IV 1. Underline the verbs in simple past and past perfect tense for the following sentences from the text. (i) Ma had rushed in to see what the racket was all about and found Papa standing there, sopping wet and scowling. Answer Q25 IV 1. Underline the verbs in simple past and past perfect tense for the following sentences from the text. (ii) Anand had vanished by this time and reappeared only after dinner when Papa had cooled down. Answer Q26 IV 2. Fill in the blanks with the simple past or past perfect form of the verbs given in brackets. (i) After Rohan A. __________ (finish) his homework, he B. __________ (decide) to go for a walk. He C. __________ (leave) the house and D. __________ (realise) he E. __________ (forget) his keys inside. Answer Q27 IV 2. Fill in the blanks with the simple past or past perfect form of the verbs given in brackets. (ii) By the time we A. __________ (reach) the station, the train B. __________ (already/leave). We C. __________ (wait) for the next one to arrive. Answer Q28 IV 3. Combine the pairs of sentences using the time expressions in the boxes given below and rewrite them using the past perfect tenses. (ii) We started work. He arrived in the morning. Answer Q29 IV 3. Combine the pairs of sentences using the time expressions in the boxes given below and rewrite them using the past perfect tenses. (iii) They set up the tents. The others brought food and medicine. Answer Q30 IV 3. Combine the pairs of sentences using the time expressions in the boxes given below and rewrite them using the past perfect tenses. (iv) The students became quiet. They heard the teacher coming. Answer Q31 IV 3. Combine the pairs of sentences using the time expressions in the boxes given below and rewrite them using the past perfect tenses. (v) The villagers left the village. The flood submerged the entire area. Answer Q1 I You will listen to a conversation between Anita and Toby. Toby is a Martian and is stranded on Earth. He has become Anita’s friend. As you listen, choose the true statements from 1–5 given below. 1. Toby misses his school. Answer Q2 I You will listen to a conversation between Anita and Toby. 2. Anita accepts Toby as her friend. Answer Q3 I You will listen to a conversation between Anita and Toby. 3. Anita asks Toby about one of his facial features. Answer Q4 I You will listen to a conversation between Anita and Toby. 4. Toby tells Anita that she had a banana for breakfast. Answer Q5 I You will listen to a conversation between Anita and Toby. 5. Toby shares that he can see much clearer with a closed eye. Answer Q6 II Listen to the conversation again and fill in the blanks with the exact words you hear. 1. Toby: I miss my _________________ and home. Answer Q7 II Listen to the conversation again and fill in the blanks with the exact words you hear. 2. Toby: Well, we _________________ don’t need to eat anything. We get our _________________ from the Sun. Answer Q8 II Listen to the conversation again and fill in the blanks with the exact words you hear. 3. Anita: Oh! Don’t you ever feel like having ice creams and _________________? Answer Q9 II Listen to the conversation again and fill in the blanks with the exact words you hear. 4. Anita: Okay, tell me one thing. How are you able to see with only_________________ eye? Answer Q10 II Listen to the conversation again and fill in the blanks with the exact words you hear. 5. Toby: I can see beyond mountains and _________________, woods and even _________________. Answer Q1 I Work in pairs. Pronounce these words out loud and put them in the correct boxes given below. Sounds like ‘oo’ Sounds like ‘off’ Sounds like ‘o’ Sounds like ‘ow’ Sounds like ‘aw’ Words: bough dough through cough thought plough Answer Q2 II Read the story given below aloud. Check the correct pronunciation with the teacher. In spite of a nagging cough, the woman continued working in her farm, right through the rough weather... Answer Q3 III Now try saying this tongue twister fast as many times as you can clearly. The boy with the tough dough on the rose bough fell in the trough and caught a cough. Answer Q1 Now, choose a vocation and write a paragraph. You may use the hints given below. • why you like this vocation • what training is needed • what tools and equipment are required • who would your co-workers be • highlight the importance of team work • how you would deal with the customers • how you plan to pursue it with a sense of pride Answer Q1 I Read the questions given below. Share your answers with your classmates and the teacher. 1. What comes to mind when you think about ‘paper boats’? Answer Q2 I Read the questions given below. Share your answers with your classmates and the teacher. 2. What do you think someone might hope for when they send a paper boat down a stream? Answer Q3 I Read the questions given below. Share your answers with your classmates and the teacher. 3. Read the title of the poem ‘Paper Boats’ and predict what the poem might be about. Answer Q4 II Read the given paragraph and match the highlighted words with their meanings given in the box below. loading speedily flowing swelling putting bouncing 1. running Answer Q5 II Read the given paragraph and match the highlighted words with their meanings given in the box below. 2. skipping Answer Q6 II Read the given paragraph and match the highlighted words with their meanings given in the box below. 3. bulging Answer Q7 II Read the given paragraph and match the highlighted words with their meanings given in the box below. 4. lading Answer Q8 II Read the given paragraph and match the highlighted words with their meanings given in the box below. 5. burying Answer Q1 I Choose the correct words from the brackets to complete the summary of the poem given below. The poet sends paper boats down a 1. __________ (stream/river) each day, Answer Q2 I Choose the correct words from the brackets to complete the summary of the poem given below. 2. __________ (school/ village) on them. Answer Q3 I Choose the correct words from the brackets to complete the summary of the poem given below. 3. __________ (strange/familiar) land will find them Answer Q4 I Choose the correct words from the brackets to complete the summary of the poem given below. 4. __________ (rose/shiuli) flowers Answer Q5 I Choose the correct words from the brackets to complete the summary of the poem given below. 5. __________ (night/morning). Answer Q6 I Choose the correct words from the brackets to complete the summary of the poem given below. 6. __________ (clouds/birds) in the sky Answer Q7 I Choose the correct words from the brackets to complete the summary of the poem given below. 7. __________ (swim/float) under the midnight stars Answer Q8 I Choose the correct words from the brackets to complete the summary of the poem given below. 8. __________ (dreams/fruits). Answer Q9 II Choose the correct option for the following. The theme of the poem is ________________. 1. innocence 2. imagination 3. ignorance 4. playfulness 5. travel (i) 1, 2 and 3 (ii) 3, 4 and 5 (iii) 1, 4 and 5 (iv) 1, 2 and 4 Answer Q10 III Identify whether the following statement is true or false. The setting of the poem is a natural, outdoor environment. Answer Q11 IV Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct word given within the brackets. The tone is ____________________ (sad and serious/gentle and wishful) and the mood is ____________________ (thoughtful/boring). Answer Q12 V Identify the examples of alliteration from the poem. Answer Q13 VI Fill in the blanks with suitable words from the poem. 1. The repetition of words ___________ and ___________ emphasises the passage of time. Answer Q14 VI Fill in the blanks with suitable words from the poem. 2. The poet uses imagery like ___________ and ___________ to create a clear picture in the minds of the readers. Answer Q15 VII Match the descriptions in Column 1 with what they symbolise in Column 2. (i) midnight stars Column 2 ? Answer Q16 VII Match the descriptions in Column 1 with what they symbolise in Column 2. (ii) paper boats Answer Q17 VII Match the descriptions in Column 1 with what they symbolise in Column 2. (iii) shiuli flowers Answer Q1 I Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. 1. When night comes I bury my face in my arms and dream that my paper boats float on and on under the midnight stars. The fairies of sleep are sailing in them, and the lading is their baskets full of dreams. (i) Select the option that is most likely to be the speaker as per the extract. Answer Q2 I Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. (ii) What can be inferred about the speaker’s feelings when night comes? Answer Q3 I Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. (iii) What kind of beings are the ‘fairies of sleep’ imagined as? Select the most appropriate option. A. mischievous B. gentle C. fearsome D. playful Answer Q4 I Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. (iv) Fill in the blank by selecting the correct option from those given in the brackets. The phrase ‘lading is their baskets full of dreams’ suggests that the speaker imagines the fairies of sleep carefully _________________ (carrying his dreams /collecting his wishes) in their baskets. Answer Q5 II Answer the following questions. 1. Why do you think the poet writes his personal details on the paper boats? Answer Q6 II Answer the following questions. 2. The poet talks about the imagination of a child. Support this view with examples from the poem. Answer Q7 II Answer the following questions. 3. How does the poet bring together imagination and reality to make the poem more interesting? Answer Q1 I The poet has used phrases like ‘blooms of the dawn’ and ‘fairies of sleep’ in the poem. In the same way we can create phrases. Now, select words from Column 1 and Column 2 and combine them with ‘of’. Write as many phrases as possible in Column 3. An example has been done for you. wings the birds wings of the wind Answer Q2 II The poet uses words like ‘dawn’, ‘night’ and ‘midnight’ to show different parts of the day. The box given below has some more words. Write the words in the appropriate columns. twilight dawn dusk sunrise noon daybreak nightfall sunset midnight sunup forenoon sundown noontime night-time noonday midday Morning Afternoon Evening Night Answer Q3 III Match the words from the text given in Column 1 with their opposites in Column 2. 1. strange (i) halt Answer Q4 III Match the words from the text given in Column 1 with their opposites in Column 2. 2. dawn (ii) emptying Answer Q5 III Match the words from the text given in Column 1 with their opposites in Column 2. 3. launch (iii) sink Answer Q6 III Match the words from the text given in Column 1 with their opposites in Column 2. 4. bulging (iv) dusk Answer Q7 III Match the words from the text given in Column 1 with their opposites in Column 2. 5. float (v) ordinary Answer Q8 III Match the words from the text given in Column 1 with their opposites in Column 2. 6. lading (vi) shrinking Answer Q1 You will listen to a conversation between a girl and her father about the art of paper folding called origami. As you listen, select the true statements from 1–7. 1. Sai was trying to make an origami boat. Answer Q2 You will listen to a conversation between a girl and her father about the art of paper folding called origami. 2. Sai’s father used to do origami as a child. Answer Q3 You will listen to a conversation between a girl and her father about the art of paper folding called origami. 3. Paper was very expensive so it was used only for special occasions. Answer Q4 You will listen to a conversation between a girl and her father about the art of paper folding called origami. 4. People have been making paper cranes for thousands of years. Answer Q5 You will listen to a conversation between a girl and her father about the art of paper folding called origami. 5. There is a belief that if you make a thousand paper cranes, your wish will come true. Answer Q6 You will listen to a conversation between a girl and her father about the art of paper folding called origami. 6. The art of origami is about enjoying the process. Answer Q7 You will listen to a conversation between a girl and her father about the art of paper folding called origami. 7. Sai’s father suggests making a paper bookmark next time. Answer Q1 A diary entry is a personal document. It records an individual’s account of a day of her or his life ... Now, write a diary entry expressing your joy experiencing a rainy day. You may begin as given below: Friday, 15 July 20XX 6:30 p.m. Dear Diary, It was quite humid today... Answer Q1 II Solve the riddles given below. Share your answers with your classmates and the teacher. 1. I have water that you cannot drink, People come to see how in me the Sun sinks. I can be rough, I can be calm, I hold within myself plenty of charm. My depths tell a never-ending tale. Who am I with dolphins and the whale? Answer Q2 II Solve the riddles given below. 2. I sit in stillness, but move with the wind, My surface mirrors the world you are in. The trees around me live happily, In me, you can take a dip daily. Home to ducks, frogs, fish, and all, Can you guess what I am, after all? Answer Q3 II Solve the riddles given below. 3. I gently travel through valleys deep, My soft murmur can make you sleep. Little paper boats float on me in rain The merry laughter of the kids I gain. You may sit beside me without any fear, Who am I who skips along, crystal clear? Answer Q4 II Solve the riddles given below. 4. I have a bed, but I do not sleep. I have a bank, but no money I keep. I carry stories, old and new, High mountains to the oceans blue. I journey far to meet the sea, Can you guess, who I can be? Answer Q1 I Work in pairs. Discuss the place that you have enjoyed travelling to. Talk about who you went with, how you travelled, and what you learnt from the experience. Answer Q2 II Which State or Union Territory of India do you live in? Write the following details about it. 1. Part of the country—North, East, Northeast, West, South or Centre 2. Its capital 3. Language 4. River(s) 5. Tourist attraction 6. Food Answer Q3 III Work in pairs. Recall the names of the states of our country which have ‘Pradesh’ in their names. Mention if it is in the North, East, Northeast, West, South or Centre of our country. Recall any special feature about each ‘Pradesh’. Answer Q1 Complete the table given below based on Shaana’s postcards. An example has been done for you. Places Visited Interesting Descriptions and Activities 1. Thajiwas glacier, Kashmir white and blue glaciers; throwing snowballs 2. Himachal Pradesh Answer Q2 Complete the table given below based on Shaana’s postcards. 3. walking through a thick forest to reach the tree house Answer Q3 Complete the table given below based on Shaana’s postcards. 4. Gujarat Answer Q4 Complete the table given below based on Shaana’s postcards. 5. The Narmada river Answer Q5 Complete the table given below based on Shaana’s postcards. 6. Chennai Answer Q6 Complete the table given below based on Shaana’s postcards. 7. floating and looking at the fish; Appa and Amma went for a dive Answer Q1 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 1. Amma tells me that places like the Sundarbans are called wetlands... (ii) Complete the following sentence with a suitable reason. Amma is sad about the frequent flooding in Sundarbans because ____________. Answer Q2 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 1. (iii) Select the evidence from the text that reflects a feeling of the speaker’s slight nervousness. Answer Q3 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 1. (iv) Select the option that applies to both the Assertion and the Reason. Assertion: The speaker is missing her friends. Reason : The speaker wishes to know the well-being of her friends. A. Both the assertion and the reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion. B. Both the assertion and the reason are true, but the reason does not correctly explain the assertion. C. The assertion is true, but the reason is false. D. Both the assertion and the reason are false. Answer Q4 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 1. We also saw crocodiles and a lonely snake while boating. I hope they don’t follow us home. How is everyone? Are you missing me yet? (i) What feeling does Shaana most likely experience when she says, “I never knew such a place existed...”? A. pride B. hope C. relief D. wonder Answer Q5 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 2. Amma and Appa are fast asleep... There are also a lot of tunnels that the train goes through. I used to be afraid of tunnels, but I’m not any more. (i) Complete the sentence with a suitable reason. The speaker chooses to stay awake because ____________________. Answer Q6 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 2. (ii) What does the speaker mean by saying, ‘You won’t believe how nice the plateaus look’? Answer Q7 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 2. (iii) What has been the change in the speaker’s attitude towards tunnels? A. from fear to comfort B. from courage to confidence C. from doubt to clarity D. from fascination to delight Answer Q8 I Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow. 2. (iv) Fill in the blanks with the correct option from those given in the brackets. The speaker’s wish to share the experience of touring the plateaus with others indicates her ___________ (ability to communicate/sense of connection) as well as the value she places on ___________ (shared experiences/updating information) with her peers. Answer Q9 II Answer the following questions. 1. Shaana mentions that she used to be afraid of tunnels. What could have been the most likely reason for her to be scared of tunnels? Answer Q10 II Answer the following questions. 2. Do you think Shaana’s Appa and Amma enjoyed themselves, just like children do? Support your answer with evidence from the text. Answer Q11 II Answer the following questions. 3. Shaana mentions less snow in the glaciers and more flooding in the Sundarbans. Explain what these observations indicate. Answer Q12 II Answer the following questions. 4. Shaana’s visits to different parts of the country highlight the diversity of India’s geography. Support this statement with evidence from the text. Answer Q13 II Answer the following questions. 5. How does Shaana use language to convey her excitement, curiosity, and sometimes her fears about the places she visits? Answer Q14 II Answer the following questions. 6. What might Shaana have learnt from her travels across India? How would it impact her understanding of the country? Answer Q15 II Answer the following questions. 7. What could be the author’s purpose of presenting the text in the form of postcards? Answer Q1 I Read the words from the text given in Column 1 and match them with suitable pictures in Column 2. 1. glaciers Answer Q2 I Read the words from the text given in Column 1 and match them with suitable pictures in Column 2. 2. treehouse Answer Q3 I Read the words from the text given in Column 1 and match them with suitable pictures in Column 2. 3. wetlands Answer Q4 I Read the words from the text given in Column 1 and match them with suitable pictures in Column 2. 4. plateaus Answer Q5 I Read the words from the text given in Column 1 and match them with suitable pictures in Column 2. 5. pebbles Answer Q6 I Read the words from the text given in Column 1 and match them with suitable pictures in Column 2. 6. rafting Answer Q7 II Read the situations given in Column 1. Choose the associated words from the text given in the box below and write them in Column 2. blink scary existed amazing splashed floating 1. In the middle of the night, the little boy heard a loud noise. He felt so afraid that he couldn’t sleep. Answer Q8 II Read the situations given in Column 1. Choose the associated words from the text given in the box below and write them in Column 2. 2. There used to be a bookstore near my house. But it is now shifted to the town. Answer Q9 II Read the situations given in Column 1. Choose the associated words from the text given in the box below and write them in Column 2. 3. The flashes of light from the car made her suddenly close and open her eyes several times. Answer Q10 II Read the situations given in Column 1. Choose the associated words from the text given in the box below and write them in Column 2. 4. The children jumped into the pool and threw water at each other with loud noises. Answer Q11 II Read the situations given in Column 1. Choose the associated words from the text given in the box below and write them in Column 2. 5. My grandmother’s place is so beautiful with all green paddy fields and palm trees. It was a great experience. Answer Q12 II Read the situations given in Column 1. Choose the associated words from the text given in the box below and write them in Column 2. 6. When I looked up at the sky, the clouds were not staying at one place. They were moving across the sky. Answer Q13 III The following word grid has six words related to ‘travel’ used in the lesson. Circle the words in the grid. You can search horizontally and vertically. The last letter of each word has been highlighted. Answer Q14 V Choose the correct option from the words given in the brackets. 1. A pair of sunglasses _________ (is/are) essential when travelling to sunny destinations. Answer Q15 V Choose the correct option from the words given in the brackets. 2. Either the tour guide or the tourists _________ (has/have) to arrive first at the meeting point. Answer Q16 V Choose the correct option from the words given in the brackets. 3. The information on travel expenses _________ (is/are) useful for first-time travellers. Answer Q17 V Choose the correct option from the words given in the brackets. 4. Neither the flight crew nor the pilot _________ (was/were) aware of the delay. Answer Q18 V Choose the correct option from the words given in the brackets. 5. The news about the heavy rains _________ (makes/make) many people reconsider their vacation plans. Answer Q19 V Choose the correct option from the words given in the brackets. 6. A pair of binoculars _________ (is/are) useful for spotting wildlife on a safari. Answer Q20 V Choose the correct option from the words given in the brackets. 7. The hill stations in India _________ (remains/remain) a popular travel destination during winter. Answer Q21 V Choose the correct option from the words given in the brackets. 8. Keeping accounts _________ (is/are) important for spending money wisely during travel. Answer Q22 V Choose the correct option from the words given in the brackets. 9. Either the ticket or the bus passes _________ (need/needs) to be used for travelling in the tourist bus. Answer Q23 V Choose the correct option from the words given in the brackets. 10. Neither the passengers nor the taxi driver _________ (was/were) aware of the best route to the hotel. Answer Q1 You will listen to a girl speak about the story of how Agartala got its name and the importance of agar. As you listen, choose the correct option for the questions given below. 1. What does the word ‘Agartala’ mean? (i) under the agar tree (ii) beside the agar tree (iii) around the agar tree Answer Q2 You will listen to a girl speak about the story of how Agartala got its name and the importance of agar. 2. Which of these is another name for agarwood trees? (i) gharuwood (ii) sandalwood (iii) rosewood Answer Q3 You will listen to a girl speak about the story of how Agartala got its name and the importance of agar. 3. What kind of smell does agarwood have? (i) woody and citrusy (ii) woody and flowery (iii) fresh and citrusy Answer Q4 You will listen to a girl speak about the story of how Agartala got its name and the importance of agar. 4. How is agarwood formed? (i) when the tree dries (ii) when the tree dies (iii) when the tree gets infected Answer Q5 You will listen to a girl speak about the story of how Agartala got its name and the importance of agar. 5. What is agarwood used to make? (i) incense and edible oil (ii) perfumes and wood carvings (iii) gum and candies Answer Q1 Imagine that you have to travel to your hometown to attend a family event. Write an application to the Principal of your school, requesting leave of absence. Remember to include the duration of the leave, the reason for the leave and mention how you will complete your school work. Answer
Who narrates 'My Brother's Great Invention'?
A Anita, the inventor's elder sister B A neighbour C Anand, the inventor D Their father
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